Hiring and Working With a Bankruptcy Attorney
Hiring and Working With a Bankruptcy Attorney
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What Are Some Good Questions To Ask a Bankruptcy Attorney?
If you plan to hire a lawyer to help you with your bankruptcy case, you'll want to prepare for your initial meeting. We explain some of the questions you should ask to get the information you need to make an informed choice. You'll know whether the bankruptcy attorney's answers to your questions ease your concerns or whether you should continue your search for bankruptcy representation.
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What Can I Do If I Can't Afford a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
It's tough coming up with legal fees when you're broke and need to file for bankruptcy. But even if you can’t afford an attorney, help might be available through friends and family, legal aid societies, free legal clinics, or pro bono (free of charge) attorneys.
Attorney Fees and Bankruptcy Costs
Attorney Fees and Bankruptcy Costs
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Where Is The Cheapest Place To File For Bankruptcy?
OK, it was a trick question: Although many people are looking for the cheapest place to file for bankruptcy, the filing fees are the same no matter where you file. Currently, you have to pay a filing fee of $338 to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case and $313 to file under Chapter 13.
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How Do Bankruptcy Lawyers Get Paid?
Most debtors who file for bankruptcy don’t have much money to pay for an attorney and wonder how bankruptcy lawyers get paid. The amount you’ll pay a bankruptcy lawyer upfront will depend on whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Many people get the money to pay the lawyer’s retainer by borrowing from friends and family or by paying the lawyer instead of debts they can wipe out in the bankruptcy case.
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What Can I Do If I Can't Afford a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
It's tough coming up with legal fees when you're broke and need to file for bankruptcy. But even if you can’t afford an attorney, help might be available through friends and family, legal aid societies, free legal clinics, or pro bono (free of charge) attorneys.
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Typical Lawyer Fees in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Although attorney fees vary significantly, the average bankruptcy lawyer charges $1,200 to $2,000 for Chapter 7 bankruptcy services. The actual cost you'll pay a Chapter 7 attorney to prepare your bankruptcy will depend on three primary factors: the area you live in, the complexity of your case, and the experience level of the lawyer you hire.
Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney Q&As
Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney Q&As
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How Much Will It Cost to File Bankruptcy in Georgia With a Lawyer?
How much will it cost to file bankruptcy in Georgia with a lawyer?
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How Much Will It Cost to File Bankruptcy in Missouri With a Lawyer?
The fee to file a bankruptcy case is the same throughout the United States, including in Missouri. Bankruptcy fees are set by federal law, so they don't vary by state. To file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must pay a filing fee of $335. For Chapter 13 cases, the fee is $310.
